Trauma is much more than a distressing event from the past. It
can leave lasting imprints on the nervous system, shape our
relationships, influence our sense of safety, and affect our
body, emotions, and behavior.
In this episode, I speak with Norwegian trauma therapist Kolbjørn
Vardal about modern trauma therapy, the neurobiology of trauma,
and the principles of Relational Trauma Therapy.
We discuss how trauma develops, why it is not the event itself
but the individual’s experience and processing of it that
matters, and how relationships play a central role in healing and
recovery.
In this episode, we discuss:
What trauma means from a neurobiological perspective
The role of safety, attachment, and co-regulation
Developmental trauma and relational trauma
How trauma affects the body and nervous system
Hypervigilance, dissociation, and protective survival responses
Why many symptoms were originally adaptive survival strategies
The importance of relationships in trauma therapy
The principles and practical application of Relational Trauma
Therapy
Trauma, chronic stress, and physical health complaints
Pathways toward self-regulation, resilience, and recovery
Why this topic matters
Trauma affects far more people than many realize. Its
consequences often extend beyond psychological symptoms and can
manifest as chronic pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, anxiety,
emotional dysregulation, and difficulties in relationships.
A deeper understanding of the connection between trauma, the
brain, and the nervous system can help clinicians, patients, and
families better understand symptoms and discover new pathways
toward healing.
Kolbjørn Vardal combines modern insights from neurobiology,
attachment theory, and trauma therapy with years of clinical
experience, offering a profound perspective on the role of safe
relationships in creating lasting change.
Learn more about Kolbjørn Vardal
Website:https://www.relationaltraumatherapy.com
Podcast Partner
Universität Konstanz - Bachelorstudiengang Motorische
Neurorehabilitation
Infos unter: www.neuroreha-studieren.de
Bewerbungen über die Plattform ZEuS der Uni
Konstanz
Gottfried Gutmann Academy
www.gga-hamm.de
Contact
Ferdinand Hardinghaus – Physiotherapist, MSc Physiotherapy
(cand.)
Instagram:@the.brainhealth.physio
Podcast:Physio.Podcast
Meditations and resources for nervous system regulation, sleep,
pain management, and brain health: the.brainhealth.physio
Dr. Fabian Moll – Physiotherapist, OMPT, Neuroathletics
Practitioner
Instagram:@physio.consult
www.fabianmoll.de
Kommentare (0)
Melde dich an, um einen Kommentar zu schreiben.